Chevrolet Volt improved for 2019

Headlining the improvements for the 2019 Chevy Volt is a a new 7.2kW charging system which cuts recharging times nearly in half by adding about twice the all-electric driving range per hour of charge.

A new 7.2kW charging system on the 2019 Chevrolet Volt cuts recharging times nearly in half by adding about twice the all-electric driving range per hour of charge.

The new system headlines a number of additional enhancements for the 2019 Volt and increases the vehicle’s all-electric utility for owners who take advantage of “opportunity charging” – or plugging in around town to top off the battery charge.

With the new 7.2kW system, a complete recharge can be achieved in as little as 2.3 hours with a 240-volt outlet and supporting hardware. The new system is standard on the 2019 Volt Premier model and available on the LT trim. A 3.6kW charger is standard on the Volt LT.

The new charging system complements the Volt’s extended-range electric propulsion system which, with a full tank of gasoline and a full charge offers an EPA-estimated 85 kilometres of pure EV range and 106MPGe (45km per litre), or gasoline equivalent. When the Volt’s battery runs low, a gas-powered generator kicks in to extend the driving range to a total of 675km on a full tank.

In addition to the new charging system, the 2019 Chevy Volt offers a number of enhancements designed to improve convenience and help owners get more out of their all-electric driving experience.

For those in colder climates who want to use as little gasoline as possible, the 2019 Volt allows activation of the automatic engine-assisted heating system to be deferred until much lower temperatures of minus 25 degrees C, for more all-electric operation.

The 2019 Volt also features new Low and Regen on Demand profiles that enable increased regenerative braking capability when drivers let off the accelerator pedal. The feature helps the vehicle achieve its class-leading EV range, and the updates come with an improved driving feel with smoother operation when slowing.

A new Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system with an 8-inch colour touchscreen incorporates a new Energy App. The app’s Impacts Screen shows drivers how driving style, route, weather conditions and cabin comfort setting may affect range and conveys the impact more intuitively based on mileage rather than the previous numerical “score.” Drivers will enjoy having more information about their efficiencies and can aim to eke out every EV mile possible.